Are you an employer?How do I hire an Associate Producer / Booker, Bill Hemmer Reports?We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Associate Producer/Booker to join the Bill Hemmer Reports team. We aim for both compelling and qualified newsmakers to discuss top stories of the day. The ideal candidate has sound editorial skills as well as in-depth knowledge of the news. We need a driven applicant who strives to identify top-tier guests and goes the extra mile to book them. Candidate must also be able to work swiftly under deadline pressure, especially during breaking news coverage. In addition, they should help produce, write and edit live and taped segments.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identify strong guests, cultivate relationships and confirm bookings for the show
• Conduct thorough research and compile comprehensive pre-interviews
• Effectively understand and communicate a guest's point of view on relevant topics
• Sift through past interviews and stories to find relevant sound, video, and perspectives to use in guest segments
• Write intros and teases for your segment, and coordinate production of all relevant sound, video, and graphics
• Manage daily deadline turnarounds of a live news show
• Regularly pitch segment and creative story angles to show producers

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• A bachelor's degree and relevant work experience is preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in television
• Strong booking background
• Extensive rolodex of contacts
• A passion for current events
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to write effectively and creatively
• Flexibility to work long hours and weekends when news events warrantThis job is no longer available. Click here to view current job listings.

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